Communication & English as a Second Language
Learn a new language or discover the power of writing to tell your personal story with our communication courses.
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Courses
- A to Z Grant Writing
- Beginning Conversational French
- Conversational Japanese
- English as a Second Language
- Instant Italian
- Spanish for Law Enforcement
- Speed Spanish
A to Z Grant Writing
Do you love writing and building rewarding, long-lasting relationships? Do you have a passion for a cause? As a grant writer, you can help nonprofit organizations, schools, religious institutions, and research organizations acquire the funds they need to operate and to thrive. In this class, you’ll learn how to put together a gold medal proposal package – one that will capture the attention, and the funds, of donors. This informative course will equip you with the skills and tools you need to enter this exciting and fulfilling field. No matter who you are or what level of experience you have, you can be a successful grant writer. You’ll find the A to Z of writing and submitting successful proposals right here. This is one of the best online grant writing courses around, whether you’re already involved in a related position or are looking to take your first step into this rewarding career. This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. Please note, it may take 24 - 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 8/14 - 10/4 | ZILC-111 702 | 15 seats left | $125 |
Beginning Conversational French
This course will teach you how to communicate easily and comfortably with those who speak French. You will learn practical, common phrases that will make your trips to the many French-speaking regions of the world more pleasant. You will learn dialogue specific to various settings, and you will be surprised how easy it can be to speak another language. This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 8/14 - 10/4 | ZILC-062 702 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 9/11 - 11/1 | ZILC-062 500 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 10/16 - 12/6 | ZILC-062 501 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 11/13 - 1/3 | ZILC-062 502 | 15 seats left | $115 |
Conversational Japanese
Whether you want to learn conversational Japanese for travel or just for fun, this course makes it easy and enjoyable for beginners to master the essentials of the Japanese language. Guided by a native Japanese instructor, you’ll also gain cultural knowledge only an insider has. This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 8/14 - 10/4 | ZILC-060 702 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 9/11 - 11/1 | ZILC-060 500 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 10/16 - 12/6 | ZILC-060 501 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 11/13 - 1/3 | ZILC-060 502 | 15 seats left | $115 |
English as a Second Language
ESL - Level I
This course is designed for beginning-level English language learners. Little prior knowledge of English is needed. Students will be introduced to the basic American English grammar and writing strategies needed to produce simple sentences, short paragraphs, and informal letters. Students will be introduced to reading strategies and apply them to basic or simplified English texts.
ZESL 020 500
$25
28 Sessions, Hybrid Course
Tues. and Thurs. 9/10 - 12/17, 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. No class 11/28
Classes will meet on campus, ADM 101, 9/26, 10/24, 11/14 & 12/12
Irene Cruz, Instructor
Required textbooks for hybrid course only: “English for Everyone: English Grammar Practice Book: An ESL Beginner Grammar Workbook for Adults” ISBN: 978-1-4654-8466-6 and “English the American Way: A Fun Guide to English Language 2nd Edition” ISBN: 0738606766. Students will need to pay for their books.ZESL 020 501
$25
28 Sessions, Remote Course
Mon. and Weds. 9/9 - 12/18, 6 - 8 p.m. No class 10/14 & 11/27
Susan Gorga, Instructor
Required textbooks for remote course only: “Ventures 3E Level 1” Cambridge ISBN: 9781108920513. Students will need to pay for their book.
ESL - Level II
This course is designed for high-beginning/low-intermediate-level English language learners. Some knowledge of English is required. Students will be introduced to high-beginning/low-intermediate-level grammar and writing strategies. Paragraph organization, formal letter writing and business writing will also be addressed.
ZESL 021 500
$25
28 Sessions, Remote Course
Tues. and Thurs. 9/10 - 12/17, 4:15 - 6:15 p.m. No class 11/28
Shauna Anderson, Instructor
Required textbook for this section only, “A Long Walk to Water” ISBN 978-0547577319. Students will need to pay for their own book.ZESL 021 501
$25
28 Sessions, Remote Course
Mon. and Weds. 9/9 - 12/18, 1 -3 p.m. No class 10/14 & 1/27
Michelle Soule, Instructor
Instructor will give information regarding the textbook on the first day of class. Students will need to pay for their own book.
ESL - Level III
This course focuses on all four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will learn reading strategies to improve their comprehension of English texts and practice several writing patterns. Activities related to the same content will improve students’ listening comprehension and speaking fluency.
ZESL 022 500
$25
28 Sessions, Remote Course
Tues. and Thurs. 9/10 - 12/17, 1:45 - 3:45 p.m. No class 11/28
Shauna Anderson, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZESL-017 500 | 84 seats left | $0 |
Instant Italian
This dynamic course will teach you how to express yourself comfortably in Italian. You’ll learn practical, everyday words. You’ll read, hear and practice dialogues based on typical situations that you’re likely to encounter if you plan to vacation in Italy. The dialogues and follow-up exercises of each lesson will teach you to communicate in Italian in a wide variety of settings. You’ll be surprised by how quickly and easily you can learn many useful expressions in Italian. This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 8/14 - 10/4 | ZILC-061 702 | 13 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 9/11 - 11/1 | ZILC-061 500 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 10/16 - 12/6 | ZILC-061 501 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 11/13 - 1/3 | ZILC-061 502 | 15 seats left | $115 |
Spanish for Law Enforcement
With more and more Spanish-speaking people living in the United States every year, learning the Spanish language is becoming ever more important. In the law enforcement field, mastering basic Spanish will give you more skill to handle situations involving Spanish-speaking individuals. Adding Spanish skills to your resume can also open doors to new job opportunities. This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 8/14 - 10/4 | ZILC-070 702 | 15 seats left | $129 | |
| Online, 9/11 - 11/1 | ZILC-070 500 | 15 seats left | $129 | |
| Online, 10/16 - 12/6 | ZILC-070 501 | 15 seats left | $129 | |
| Online, 11/13 - 1/3 | ZILC-070 502 | 15 seats left | $129 |
Speed Spanish
Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Now you can! This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish, pronto. You’ll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. In no time at all, you’ll be able to go into any Spanish speaking situation and converse in Spanish. ¡Qué bueno! This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 8/14 - 10/4 | ZILC-063 702 | 13 seats left | $125 | |
| Online, 9/11 - 11/1 | ZILC-063 500 | 15 seats left | $125 | |
| Online, 10/16 - 12/6 | ZILC-063 501 | 15 seats left | $125 | |
| Online, 11/13 - 1/3 | ZILC-063 502 | 15 seats left | $125 |
Get in Touch
Division of Workforce Development and Community Education
Fax: (518) 629-8103
Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer 2024 Hours (May 20 - July 26): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed
(excluding college holidays and vacations)